It seems we’re all in the same boat again in the 2021 holidays, caught with supply chain issues and scarcity of supplies in the month of giving. Once again, we will get creative and find new ways to do things- not much different than 2020!

Here are our favorite ideas to generate family fun without troubling ourselves with any supply chain shenanigans, or even needing to spend a dime!

1. Holiday Song Karaoke. Queue up everyone’s favorite holiday songs, grab anything for a microphone, and sing your heart out! Level it up with household members acting as judges who give points for dance moves and creativity.

2. Christmas Pajama Party. We know, every night is a pajama ‘party’ for the kiddos. This time, get everyone involved! Pop some popcorn, have a pillow fight and eat all the sleepover food.

3. Sleep Under the Twinkling Lights of the Christmas Tree. Pull out all the sleeping bags and leave the lights on all night to have sugarplum filled dreams.

4. Host a kid-friendly cocktail hour with bubbly cider and finger foods. Shirley Temple anyone? Dress up, or down, and have fun taking a break from the endless night after night of family dinners.

5. Feeling crafty? Gather up some card supplies and stamps and make cards for members of the Armed Forces, for children’s hospitals or a local nursing home.

6. Show off old and new talents by hosting a family talent show! Talents can include telling jokes, singing songs, showing off artwork, special tricks and beyond. Want to connect with extended family? Set up a Zoom or Facetime and share talents with loved ones!

7. Science is a blast when you get to do hands on experiments! You can find DIY science experiments for every age/ability online. Have fun and be safe.